Austrian Interior Minister Concerned About EU External Borders, Proposes Air Schengen for Romania and Bulgaria

Austrian Interior Minister Concerned About EU External Borders, Proposes Air Schengen for Romania and Bulgaria

The Austrian interior minister is still concerned about the protection of the EU’s external borders Air Schengen can come quickly for Romania and Bulgaria. This position was expressed by the Austrian Minister of the Interior, Gerhard Karner, to the newspaper “Courier”. Austria is now the only one in the EU to block the accession of … Read more

Father Boyan Sarev, “Baptist of the Rhodopes,” Dies at 67

Father Boyan Sarev, “Baptist of the Rhodopes,” Dies at 67

The Kardjali priest Father Boyan Sarev, known as the Baptist of the Rhodopes, has died. The priest died this evening in the Kardzhali hospital. Boyan Saryev passed away at the age of 67 on St. Stephen’s Day, the day his nephew Nikolai Saryev died 20 years ago in Karbala, Afghanistan. During the last more than … Read more

Metropolitan Municipal Council Crisis: Talks Launched to Elect Chairman

Metropolitan Municipal Council Crisis: Talks Launched to Elect Chairman

A political majority in this Metropolitan Municipal Council will not be able to be formed. Apparently we are going on a rotating principle of presidency, floating majorities. That is why, together with Carlos Contrera, we are initiating a series of talks with colleagues from the SOS to seek a way out of the crisis.” With … Read more

“Sofia Voda” emergency teams work to restore water supply after large street water supply breakdown on “Knyaginya Maria Luiza” boulevard

“Sofia Voda” emergency teams work to restore water supply after large street water supply breakdown on “Knyaginya Maria Luiza” boulevard

A breakdown of a large street water supply on “Knyaginya Maria Luiza” boulevard opposite the Central Station caused the water supply to stop in the area: “Oplchenska” Str., “Knyaginya Maria Luiza” boulevard, “Kozloduy” Str. and “Slivnitsa” boulevard and Opalchenska St. This was announced by “Sofia Voda”. The company’s emergency teams are on site and are … Read more

2.5 Million Bulgarians Donate to “Bulgarian Christmas” Campaign – Concert Criticized for Poor Quality

2.5 Million Bulgarians Donate to “Bulgarian Christmas” Campaign – Concert Criticized for Poor Quality

The good news – 2 and a half million Bulgarians donated to the “Bulgarian Christmas” campaign. The bad – the concert “Bulgarian Christmas” was a homemade kitsch of a playback, with bad sound and smelling of mothballs. Conclusion – we Bulgarians are truly compassionate and good people. And generous. In any country with traditions, such … Read more

Police Officer in Vratsa Registers Union for Equality and Integration

Police Officer in Vratsa Registers Union for Equality and Integration

Petromir Genchev is 34 years old from Vratsa, he has been working as a patrol police officer in the local regional police department for ten years. In 2021, he registered with the Registration Agency a union, which was quickly identified as an organization of gays in the police. The police officer from Vratsa is married, … Read more

21st Edition of Bulgarian Christmas Concert in National Theater Supports Children’s Surgery

21st Edition of Bulgarian Christmas Concert in National Theater Supports Children’s Surgery

The concert on the occasion of the 21st edition of “Bulgarian Christmas” takes place in the “Ivan Vazov” National Theater. The event started at 8:00 p.m. This year, the event is in support of children’s surgery. This year, prominent Bulgarian musical performers are also supporting the charity initiative to help children in need by participating … Read more

The Meaning and Significance of the Nativity of Christ: A Celebration of Hope and Unity

The Meaning and Significance of the Nativity of Christ: A Celebration of Hope and Unity

Merry Christmas, dear readers! “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will among men!” (Luke 2:14) According to Luke’s Gospel, this is exactly what the angels said more than 2,000 years ago to announce the truth: “An unheard-of sacrament is taking place today – God becomes man and nature is renewed” … Read more

Christmas Eve Traditions and Celebrations in Bulgaria

Christmas Eve Traditions and Celebrations in Bulgaria

On December 24, we celebrate one of the biggest Christian holidays – Christmas Eve. We also call it Dry Christmas, Little Christmas, Krachun, Children’s Christmas, Little Christmas, Nayadka. Today is the name day of Evgeni, Evgenia, Zheni, Zhenya, Parvan. On December 24, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the Holy Martyr Eugenia. She was … Read more

Putin Signals Willingness for Ceasefire in Ukraine under Current Borders

Putin Signals Willingness for Ceasefire in Ukraine under Current Borders

The idea is to freeze the conflict within the current borders Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed through diplomatic channels that he is ready for a ceasefire in Ukraine, but only if the conflict is frozen within the current borders. This is what the New York Times writes, citing two former high-ranking Russian officials and … Read more